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Deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2:13

Wanderings in the Wilderness · Deuteronomy 2:1–23
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Translations

Modern
“Now arise and cross over the Brook of Zered.” So we crossed over the Brook of Zered.
Traditional
Now rise up, said I, and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered.
Literal
“Now rise and pass over to the Brook of Zered.” And we passed over the Brook of Zered.
Latin
Surgentes ergo ut transiremus torrentem Zared, venimus ad eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Now arise and cross over the Brook of Zered.” So we crossed over the Brook of Zered.

Notes

Deuteronomy 2:13

The ravine of the Brook of Zered marked the border between Moab and Edom. It began in the highlands of Mount Seir. From there, it flowed down to the southeastern end of the Dead Sea.

Deuteronomy 2:2–25

Numbers 21:10–20 covers the same time period.

Deuteronomy 1:6–4:40

Secular treaties (formal agreements between nations) often included a section about the past relationship between the two partners. This section reviewed what had happened before the agreement.

In this case, the purpose was to review Israel’s successes and failures since the exodus from Egypt. It reminded the people that God had kept his word, even when they did not obey him.

To prepare the Israelites for life in Canaan, Moses reminded them about life in Egypt, their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and their past mistakes. He warned them to obey God's covenant. He assured them that God's grace would follow them as they learned to trust and obey the Lord.

Places

Zered: A brook marking the end of Israel's wilderness wanderings

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Horites Joshua, Book of Numbers, Book of Nuzi, Nuzi Tablets Rephaim Zered

Topics

Brooks: Zered Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Across the Brook Zered Zared: A Brook